On April 15, PBKS will face KKR at 7:30 pm. Look at the top 5 players to look at while Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab -Kings Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders are adopting. IPL PBKS vs. KKR: Top 5 players to watch while Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab -Kings Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders (PTI Photo) (PTI) will take on April 15, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will be in the new PCA Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The action will start at 7:30 pm. Let’s take a look at the top 5 players in today’s PBKS vs KKR match. Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer will be a key player for PBKS against KKR tonight. The former KKR captain, who led them to IPL glory in 2024, is in red-hot shape this season. He has already scored 97, 52 and 82 in three of his five innings in IPL 2025. Iyer has a point to prove, especially after his comment on the recognition he does not always deserve. Expect him to bat intentionally, hunger and extra motivation against KKR tonight. Rinku Singh Rinku Singh has played some useful comos for KKR in IPL 2025, but has not yet played a big turn. His scores read so far: 15 (12), 38 (15), 32 (17), 17 (14), 0 (0) and 12 (10). He pitched a healthy pace and made quick runs in the deadlock color. Rinku remains a key player in tonight’s collision against PBKS. As the top order struggles of KKR, Rinku’s finishing skills can change the game within a few balls. He is the XCR factor in the last 5 overs. Ajinkya Rahane Ajinkya Rahane silenced critics with his performances as KKR captain in IPL 2025. Many people questioned his choice but Rahane answered with the bat. His scores, 56, 18, 11, 38, 61 and 20, show both consistency and aggression. Against PBKS tonight, the role of Rahane is great. He offers stability at the top, turns fast and can accelerate if necessary. His experience in dealing with pressure situations makes him the key to KKR’s batting success tonight. Andre Russell Andre Russell is the largest game changer of KKR with both BAT and Ball. In IPL 2025, his batting did not click much and he only scored 4, 0, 5, 1, 7 and 0 in six games. But Russell has more than balanced it with his bowling. He chose important wickets in almost every game: 1/32, 2/21, 2/35, 3/19 and 1/15. Against PBKS tonight, Russell’s bowling in the middle overs and death Punjab could hurt badly. And with the bat, Russell always has the power to turn the game into just a few balls. Glenn Maxwell Glenn Maxwell has had a quiet IPL 2025 so far, both with bat and ball. His scores read 0, 0, 30, 1, 7 and 3. With the ball he only took 3 wickets in 6 games. His last match against Hyderabad was a complete failure, 3 runs from 7 balls and 0/40 with the ball. But Maxwell is a big match player. His rough patch makes him even more dangerous against KKR tonight. If Punjab Kings want fireworks, it could finally be Maxwell’s evening to explode tonight. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. First published: 15 Apr 2025, 11:29 am Ist
IPL PBKS vs KKR: Top 5 players to watch while Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab -Kings Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders adopt | Mint
